Tom Yum Soup is a flavorful, aromatic Thai soup known for its balance of hot, sour, salty, and sweet flavors. It’s a classic comfort food with a rich broth that’s great for warming up on cold days, making it a perfect addition to your soup repertoire.
- Authentic Thai fish sauce
- Made from fresh anchovies and salt
- Naturally fermented for 18 months to achieve quality fish sauce
- Can be used for stir-frying, marinating and also for dipping
Minimal ingredients for Tom Yum Soup:
- Broth Base: Shrimp broth (water and shrimp head shells)
- Aromatics: Lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilli,
- Veggies & Protein: Mushrooms, tomatoes, shrimp (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
- Flavor: Fish sauce, Thai red chili paste (Nam Prik Pao), fresh Thai chilies
- Acidity: Lime juice
- Herbs: Fresh coriander for garnish
5 reasons why you should make Tom Yum Soup?
Tom Yum Soup is a fantastic dish to make not only for its bold, crave-worthy flavors but also for the benefits it brings to your table and your wellbeing! Here are a few reasons why Tom Yum deserves a spot in your recipe rotation:
1. Immune-Boosting Properties
The ingredients in Tom Yum Soup—like lemongrass, galangal, lime, and chili—are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting qualities. Perfect for warding off colds during the winter!
2. A Balance of Flavors
Tom Yum is a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet. Its unique taste comes from a combination of fresh herbs, lime, and a hint of sweetness, making each spoonful a burst of flavor.
3. Adaptable for Dietary Preferences
It’s easy to customize Tom Yum Soup to fit various diets. You can make it with shrimp for a traditional version, or swap in tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian take. Plus, you can adjust the spice level to suit your preferences.
- Compatible with gas, electric and ceramic hobs (excludes induction) and built to last by Tefal
- Highly non-stick surface reinforced with minerals for extra resistance
- Little or no oil needed for deliciously healthy results and easy cleaning
4. A Warming Winter Comfort Food
There’s nothing like a hot, spicy, and tangy soup to warm you up on a cold day. The heat from the chilies combined with the aromatics makes it a perfect winter comfort food, hence why it’s ideal for your Comfort Soups series!
5. Quick and Easy to Prepare
Tom Yum Soup doesn’t require hours of simmering. It’s a fairly quick dish to prepare once you have the ingredients on hand, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a comforting, quick meal. The combination of fresh herbs, spicy broth, and the zesty citrus kick make Tom Yum Soup a true comfort dish that’s sure to be popular!
- Made according to traditional recipe, prepared with authentic, sweet aroma of fresh chicken.
- Ideal for soups, sauces, marinades and stir-frying.
- Ideal for household and business use.
- 900g chicken powder could make 45L chicken stock.
Ingredients:
Tom Yum Soup (Thai Hot and Sour Soup)
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 litre water
- vegetable oil, any neutral oil
- 500g prawns, cleaned, deshelled (keep the shell), deveined OR tofu (vegetarian)
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 4-5 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 slices galangal
- 2-3 fresh chilli, adjust according to spice level, start with 2
Soup seasoning
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp thai chilli paste (nam prik pao), add more if you enjoy the heat
- 1-2 limes, to taste and garnish
Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, button, cut into quarters
- 1 brown onion, sliced
- 1-2 tomatoes, cut into bite size
- 1 cup baby corn, cut into bite size
- coriander, coarsely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add a dash of oil and shrimp head shells to pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes if frozen, until brown bits start to stick to the bottom and juices are released (make sure you use the spoon to push the prawn heads). Skip this step if vegetarian.
- Add lemongrass, galangal, chilli and kaffir lime leaves, then simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse.
- Add mushrooms, tomatoes, corn, white onion and prawn (or tofu), and cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque, or until the tofu is heated through.
- Stir in fish sauce, chili paste, sugar, lime and fresh chilies to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, then top with fresh coriander and squeeze of lime (omit if sour enough).
